QA VTMmanual

QA-VTM
User & Service Manual
QA-VTM Ventilator Testing System
P/N 16225
Copyright  1999 2000 by METRON. All rights reserved.
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warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you.
Limited Warranty
METRON warrants that the QA-VTM Ventilator Testing System will substantially conform to pub-
lished specifications and to the documentation, provided that it is used for the purpose for which it was
designed. METRON will, for a period of twelve (12) months from date of purchase, replace or repair
any defective system, if the fault is due to a manufacturing defect. In no event will METRON or its local
representatives be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of
the use of or inability to use the QA-VTM Ventilator Testing System, even if advised of the possibility
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System. Neither METRON nor its local representatives will accept, nor be bound by any other form of
guarantee concerning the QA-VTM Ventilator Testing System other than this guarantee. Some jurisdic-
tions do not allow disclaimers of expressed or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this
statement may not apply to you.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 General Information ............................................................................................................... 1-2
2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Receipt, Inspection and Return .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 PRO-Soft QA-VTM ............................................................................................................... 2-3
3. OPERATING QA-VTM .............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Control Switches and Connections ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 QA-VTM’s Controls .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 QA-VTM Startup ................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 QA-VTM Main Menu ............................................................................................................ 3-4
3.5 Configuring QA-VTM ........................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6 QA-VTM Memory ............................................................................................................... 3-12
3.7 Printing Results .................................................................................................................... 3-13
3.8 Upgrading QA-VTM Firmware ........................................................................................... 3-14
4. VENTILATOR TESTING .......................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Physical Setup and Connections ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Template Testing ................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Other Parameter Testing ................................................................................................. 4-3
5. OTHER TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Physical Setup and Connections ...................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Leakage Test .......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Low Pressure Test .................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.4 Flow Test ............................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.5 High Pressure Test ................................................................................................................. 5-4
6. CALIBRATING QA-VTM ......................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Required Equipment .............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Flow Calibration .................................................................................................................... 6-1
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6.3 Low Range Pressure Calibration ............................................................................................ 6-2
6.4 High Range Pressure Calibration ........................................................................................... 6-3
6.5 Temperature Calibration ................................................................................................. 6-3
6.6 Oxygen Calibration ................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.7 Set time and date .................................................................................................................... 6-5
7. COMPONENT FUNCTIONS AND PARTS ............................................................................. 7-1

7.1 Flow Measurement................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Pressure measurement ............................................................................................................ 7-3
7.3 Temperature measurement ..................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4 Oxygen measurement ............................................................................................................. 7-4
7.5 System Overview ................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.6 Component Parts .................................................................................................................... 7-6
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 General Information ............................................................................................................... 1-2
2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Receipt, Inspection and Return .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 PRO-Soft QA-VTM ............................................................................................................... 2-3
3. OPERATING QA-VTM .............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Control Switches and Connections ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 QA-VTM’s Controls .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 QA-VTM Startup ................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 QA-VTM Main Menu ............................................................................................................ 3-4
3.5 Configuring QA-VTM ........................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6 QA-VTM Memory ................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.7 Printing Results ...................................................................................................................... 3-9
3.8 Upgrading QA-VTM Firmware ........................................................................................... 3-10
4. VENTILATOR TESTING .......................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Physical Setup and Connections ............................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Template Testing ................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Other Parameter Testing ........................................................................................................ 4-3
5. OTHER TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
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5.1 Physical Setup and Connections ............................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Leakage Test .......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Low Pressure Test .................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.4 Flow Test ............................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.5 High Pressure Test ................................................................................................................. 5-4
6. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................. 6-1

6.1 Required Equipment .............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Testing Procedures................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.3 Troubleshooting Techniques.................................................................................................. 6-8
6.4 Cleaning and Sterilization ...................................................................................................... 6-9
6.5 O2 Fuel Cell Replacement ...................................................................................................... 6-9
7. CALIBRATING QA-VTM ......................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Flow Calibration .................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Low Range Pressure Calibration ............................................................................................ 7-2
7.3 High Range Pressure Calibration ........................................................................................... 7-2
7.4 Temperature Calibration ........................................................................................................ 7-3
7.5 Oxygen Calibration ................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.6 Set time and date .................................................................................................................... 7-4
8. COMPONENT FUNCTIONS AND PARTS ............................................................................. 8-1

8.1 Flow Measurement................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Pressure measurement ............................................................................................................ 8-3
8.3 Temperature measurement ..................................................................................................... 8-3
8.4 Oxygen measurement ............................................................................................................. 8-4
8.5 System Overview ................................................................................................................... 8-4
8.6 Component Parts .................................................................................................................... 8-6
APPENDIX A – MENU MAPS ...................................................................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B – SCHEMATICS ..................................................................................................... B-1
APPENDIX C – ERROR REPORT FORM ................................................................................... C-1
APPENDIX D – IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTION FORM ........................................................ D-1
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1. Introduction
This chapter describes the METRON QA-VTM Ventilator Testing

System’s features and specifications.
1.1 Features
The QA-VTM Testing System is a compact, lightweight high perfor-
mance testingperformance-testing device designed to be used by
trained service technicians for verifying the performance of infant,
pediatric, and adult mechanical ventilators. Ventilation parameters,
including breath rate, inspiratory and expiratory timing, flow rate, tid-
al volume, oxygen concentration, and airway pressure can be checked.
Unlike any other tester, QA-VTM makes it easy to add a test load
(e.g., lung simulation) to the test system without corrupting the re-
sults. Flow, high and low range pressure, and leakage rate measure-
ments can also be made independently.
For greater automation and enhanced viewing of the test data, you
may want to utilize the PRO-Soft QA-VTM test software, available
separately. With PRO-Soft you can remotely control the unit, create
and save unique test sequences for each brand or model of ventilator,
perform automated tests, and print the results and/or store them to
disk. PRO-Soft also allows viewing of pressure, volume, and flow
wave formswaveforms. These can be useful in diagnosing problems or
validating a ventilator's own on-screen display.
1.2 Specifications1
1. Inputs
Flow Range: 0.1 to 160 LPM, ± 2% of reading
Pressure
Low range: : - 40.0 to 350 mmHg, 1% of reading
± 1 LSDscale
High range: : 0 to 5000 mmHg, 0.1% of scale
Temperature: +10 to 50 °C, ± 1 °C
Oxygen level: 0 to 100%, ± 5 % of reading
2. System Setup
Reference unit: BTPS, ATPX, STPD, ATPS,
ATPD, and NTPD
Pressure unit: cm H2O, mBar, mmHg, kPa, psi
Flow unit: l/min, l/s, mLl/s
Minute volume: LL, mlL
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Temperature unit: C, F, K
Gas mixture: Air, O2, O2/N2, O2/N2O
Number of samples
before calculation: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32
Noise: 0 to 9996 mL/min
Detect level: 0 to 9996 mL/min
Resistance unit: cm H2O / l/s, mBar/ l/s
Resistance level: 5, 20 and 50 ohm
Atmos. pressure: 0 to 2000 mmHg
Relative humidity: 10 to 99%
Suppress pressure
peak period: 0 to 100 ms
The unit may be connected to a test lung for compliance setting.
3. Measurement/Calculation Accuracy (without test lung).

Breath rate: 2 to 150 bpm
I:E ratio: as calculated
Inspiration time: 0.01 to 60 sec.
Expiration time: 0.01 to 60 sec.
Inspiration hold: 0.01 to 20 sec.
Expiration hold: 0.01 to 20 sec.
Continuous pressure: -20 to 350 cmH2O, ± 1% of Reading
Mean pressure: -20 to 350 cmH2O, ± 1% of Reading
Mean inspiration pressure: -40 to 350 cmH2O, ± 1% of Reading
Mean expiration pressure: -40 to 350 cmH2O, ± 1% of Reading
Peak inspiration pressure: -40 to 160 cm H2O, ± 1% of Reading
Continuous flow: 0 to 160 LPM, ± 2% of Reading
Inspiratory peak flow: 0 to 160 LPM, ± 2% of Reading
Expiratory peak flow: 0 to 160 LPM, ± 2% of Reading
Tidal volume: 0 to 2200 ml, ± 2% of Reading
Minute volume: as calculated
4. Preset of Test Modes
Ventilator (normal) test: :
Leakage test
Pressure test
Flow test
High Pressure test
1.3 General Information

Display/Control: Type: LCD
Alphanumeric format: 4 lines, 40 characters
Display control: 7 function keys and keypad
Data Input/Outputs (2): Parallel printer-port (1): Bi-directional 25 pin, Centronics

RS-232C: (1) for Remote Control
Power: From 110 VAC to 240 VAC, 47/63 Hz
Housing: Aluminum Case
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Weight: 3.5 kg / 7.7 lb.
Dimensions: Depth: 27.0 cm27.0 cm / 11.0/ 11.0 in.
Width: 35.0 cm35.0 cm / 13.5/ 13.5 in.
Height: 9.5 cm9.5 cm / 4.0/ in4.0 in.
Temperature
Formatted
Requirements:
+15/59 to +35/95 °C / F while operating
0/32 to +50/122 °C / F for storage
Part No: QA-VTM Ventilator Testing System (P.N. 16200)
Standard Accessories: QA-VTM User and Service Manual (P.N. 16225)
QA-VTM Carrying Case (P.N. 16210)
QA-VTM Tubing kit (P.N. 16250)
Optional Accessories: Test lung QA-VTM (P.N. 16240)
PRO-Soft QA-VTM (P.N. 16220)
PRO-Soft QA-VTM User Manual (P.N. 16230)
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2. Installation
This chapter explains unpacking, receipt inspection and claims, and

the general procedures for initial QA-VTM setup. Test setup proce-
dures are contained in Chapters 4 and 5.
2.1 Receipt, Inspection

and Return
1. Inspect the outer box for damage.
2. Carefully unpack all items from the box and check to see that
you have the following items:
 QA-VTM Ventilator Testing System (P.N. 16200)
 QA-VTM User Manual (P.N. 16225)
 Tubing kit (P.N. 16250)
3. If you note physical damage or if the unit fails to function ac-
cording to specification, inform the supplier immediately. When
METRON or the company’s Sales Agent is informed, measures
will be taken to either repair the unit or dispatch a replacement.
The customer will not have to wait for a claim to be investigated
by the Sales Agent. The customer should place a new purchase
order to ensure delivery.
4. When returning an instrument to METRON, or the Sales Agent,
fill out the address label, describe what is wrong with the in-
strument, and provide the model and serial numbers. If possible,
use the original packaging material for return shipping. Other-
wise, repack the unit using:
 a reinforced cardboard box, strong enough to carry the
weight of the unit.
 at least 5 cm of shock-absorbing material around the unit.
 nonabrasive dust-free material for the other parts.
Repack the unit in a manner to ensure that it cannot shift in the
box during shipment.
METRON’s product warranty is on page ii of this manual. The
warranty does not cover freight charges. C.O.D. will not be ac-
cepted without authorization from METRON or its Sales Agent.
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2.2 Setup
Equipment connection is as shown in the typical setup below. For di-
rect communication to printer attach the printer cable to the 25-pin
outlet port on the QA-VTM.
If PRO-Soft QA-VTM is being used, attach an RS-232C (null mo-

dem/data transfer configured) cable to the 9-pin D-sub outlet port lo-
cated at the rear of the QA-VTM. Do not attach the printer cable to
the QA-VTM (see below).
NOTE
Some RS-232C cables are
missing the connection between
the seventh and the eighth wires
in the cable. The cable may still
be called NULLcalled
NULL-modem, but it will not
work with the QA-VTM. Refer to
the PRO-Soft QA-VTM Users
Manual for more information.
2.3 Accessories
1. The Tubing Kit (P.N. 16250) allows you to conduct the QA-
VTM’s testing on a variety of ventilators and other respiratory
care equipment:
Disposable adapter Male – Male adapter Flex Hose Connector
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High Pressure Input SideportSide port Flow-Pressure
Connector Connector
2. The Adult Test Lung Kit (P.N. 16240) allows you to simulate a
load on a variety of ventilators and other respiratory care equip-
ment during testing.
Adult Test Lung Flex Hose Connector
2.4 PRO-Soft QA-VTM

PRO-Soft QA-VTM is a front-end test automation and presentation
tool for METRON's QA-VTM Ventilator Tester. It allows you to
conduct the same tests, but by remote control via an IBM-compatible
PC/XT with MS Windows (Version 3.1 or later).
The program has additional features to automate and enhance your
NOTE testing. Presets can be made as to patient type and test modes. Patient
PRO-Soft QA-VTM has its own
user manual whichmanual,
types include adult and infant, and test modes include normal as well
which contains all the infor- as trend tests. With the latter the trend can be up to 48 hours in length.
mation concerning the program.
If you order a demonstration Each of the QA-VTM tests can be run independently from PRO-Soft
version of the program you also
receive the manual.
in the “Manual” test mode. Results are shown on the PC screen during
testing, and the user is prompted to set the tested equipment accord-
ingly. Combinations of tests can be created and stored as “Test Tem-
plates”. At the conclusion of tests, the user may print a report,report;
store the test and results on disk, or both. The program maintains a di-
rectory of these test templates. In this way you can store and retrieve
templates that are appropriate for each item and/or kind of equipment
being tested at your facility.
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3. Operating QA-VTM
This chapter explains QA-VTM’s operating controls, switches and

menus.
3.1 Control Switches

and Connections
Front Panel
1. Key Pad 11 alphanumeric keys used to enter information.
Delete: Prior to saving, deletes the last charac-

ter entered. After saving, deletes the en-
tire entry in the data field.
Enter: Saves data in field that was entered by

keying with the alphanumeric keys.
Only used for firmware upgrades.

See paragraph 3.8 below.
2. Function Keys F1-F4 are used to select the functions shown in

the menu bar at the bottom of the display, i.e., for
selecting the function that is directly above the
key. F5-F7 are used to select a function, or enter
information in the message field in the same line.
3 LCD Display Shows messages, test results and function men-
us.
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4 Flow Port 15 mm ID / 22 mm OD port for attachment of the
breathing circuit or flow tubing.
5. Low Pressure Port Connection port for measuring low range pressure
(-40.0 to 350 mmHg) during ventilation or inde-
pendent pressure measurements. Note: Port
adapters are furnished in Tubing Kit (P/N 16250).
Rear Panel
6. Power Switch Power switch turns power ON and OFF. Mains

and Mains connects the VTM to the 110 VAC - 240 VAC, 47/63
Hz power source.
7. High Pressure Port Connection port for measuring high range pressure
(0 to 5000 mmHg) during ventilation or independent
pressure measurements. Note: Port adapters are
furnished in Tubing Kit (P/N 16250).
8. Printer Port Bi-directional 25 pin D-sub. Centronic output.
9. RS-232 Port 9-pin D-sub for remote control operation (with PRO-
Soft) and firmware upgrades.
10. Outlet Port 15 mm ID / 22 mm OD exhaust port that may be
used for attachment of the test lung (P/N 16240).
3.2 QA-VTM’s Controls

QA-VTM’s display, alphanumeric data entry keys, control keys and
programmable function keys (see below) provide flexibility and con-
trol in testing.
QA-VTM’s display has four lines in each screen. The top three lines
are used for entry of testing parameters by the operator and for mes-
sages, and test status and results by the QA-VTM. These are con-
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trolled by the F5, F6 and F7 keys, located to the right of the display.
These keys are operational only when you see the leading arrows (“
. . . . . .>”) pointing to the keys.
The bottom line is a menu bar, controlled by function keys F1 through
F4 directly below the display. It is used for system functions, such as
PRINT or TABULATE, and for inter-screen navigation, such as
MORE and GO BACK.
Pressing and holding down one of the 11 alphanumeric keys causes it
to move automatically from character to character. For example,
pressing the “1 ABC” key and holding it down will scroll you auto-
matically through “1”, then “A”, “B” and “C”. Release the key when
the desired alphanumeric character appears. To delete a letter or
number previously entered, use the Delete key.
When all data has been entered on a particular line, press the Enter
key to exit the line. When this is done the data on the line is retained
until changed or the device is turned off. To avoid loss of data, store it
in memory. (See paragraph 3.6 below)
3.3 QA-VTM Startup

When QA-VTM is switched ON the following screens are displayed
in sequence. First, the system’s boot software version is displayed., t
Then the QA-VTM displays the current memory allocation and firm-
ware version. Finally, it reaches the Set Zero Screen. (See below)
 The Set Zero Screen is used to set the zero (0.00) value Ventila-
tor Inlet Pressure and Flow Ports, located to the right of the dis-
play.
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 Pressing F5 sets the pressure to zero, and F6 sets the flow to zero.
Upon completion of these adjustments, press MAIN MENU (F4)
3.4 QA-VTM Main Menu

All QA-VTM operations start from the Main Menu. This display con-
trols the tests to be conducted,conducted, parameters used in the test-
ing, and enables you to:
 Store and maintain tests and results in the QA-VTM’s memory.
 Configure QA-VTM settings, such as units of measurement, and
store them in the system’s flash memory for use in all testing.
This screen (see above) contains the following settings:

 Press Equipment ID (F7) to enter the code of the equipment
being tested. Then press Enter to save.
 Press Test Mode (F6) to specify the type test to be conduct-
ed. Selections are:
Ventilator Test Continuous Leakage Test High
FlowLeakage Pressure Test
Test
High Pressure Test Pressure Test Flow Test
Pressure Test Flow Test
 Press Parameter(s) (F5) to set up the Ventilator Test pa-
rameters. Parameter selections are:
Template Rate TimeFlow Volume CPAP
Time Measurements
FlowRate Pressure CPAP Environment
Volume Measure- Environment
mentsPressure
3.5 Configuring QA-VTM

Pressing SETUP (F3) in the Main Menu advances you to a series of
screens that allow you to configure QA-VTM settings, such as units
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of measurement, and store them for use in all testing, and test results
printouts. There are nine screens in Setup.
Setup Screen 1. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

 Press Auto tabulate/Trend (F6). This turns the auto tabulate
feature On or Off. This setting collects results to the memory
at the selected breath interval; 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or Off.Press
Operator (F6). Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the test
operator’s name or other identifying data. Press Enter to
save.
 Press Detect level (F5). Use the alphanumeric keys to enter Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
the level, in milliliters per minute, that QA-VTM will use in
testing. Press Enter to save. This setting sets the threshold for
identifying a change in flow as a “breath”.
 Press Establishment (F5). Use the alphanumeric keys to
 Press MORE (F1) to advance to Setup Screen 2.
 Press STORE (F2) to store all settings in QA-VTM’s flash
memory.

 Press QA-VTM Serial no. (F7). Use the alphanumeric keys
to enter the QA-VTM’s serial number. Press Enter to save.
NOTE
 Press Noise level (F7). Use the alphanumeric keys to enter Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
METRON recommends that the level, in milliliters per minute, that QA-VTM will use in
noise and detect levels be set at
500 and 1000, and adjusted if
erroneous information is being
included in the calculations.
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testing. Press Enter to save. This setting sets the threshold
that filters out noise that is not desired to be incorporated in
the calculations (e.g., breathing circuit vibration noise).
 Press No. of Breaths for Calculation (F6) to specify the
number of breaths to be averaged for calculating all displayed
values. Available selections are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32.
 Press Suppress Pressure Peak period (F5) to specify, in
milliseconds, the suppress pressure peak period. Available se-
lections are 10-100 milliseconds, in increments of 10mS.
Note: This setting is used to filter out the pressure spikes that
may be seen at the beginning of inspiration. This spike is not
usually clinically relevant, nor considered the Peak Inspirato-
ry Pressure.
 Press Reference unit (F6) to select the gas volume reference
NOTE BTPS
unit that Body temperature,
QA-VTM will useambient pressure,
in testing. saturated
Selections are, in
Most ventilators are calibrated ATPX Ambient temperature, ambient pressure, actual
for BTPS and ATPX conditions. STPD Standard temperature, standard pressure, dry
Consult your ventilator opera-
tor’s manual. ATPS Ambient temperature, ambient pressure, saturated
ATPD Ambient temperature, ambient pressure, dry
NTPD Normal temperature, normal pressure, dry
 Press MORE (F1) to advance to Setup Screen 3.Press Pres-

sure unit (F5) to specify the unit of pressure used to be used
in testing. Selections are centimeters of water
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(cmH20), millibars (mBar), millimeters of mercury (mmHg), kilopascal (kPa), and pounds per square
inch (psi).

NOTE
The default setting in Calculate
 Press either "Y" or "N" in Calculate Mass Flow (F7) to Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
Mass Flow is “Yes”,, or Yes, as specify whether or not you desire to have QA-VTM calculate
ventilator manufacturers will flow in this way. When this is on, it displays all flows and
reference their flow and volume
settings to atmospheric settings, volumes calculated on a mass flow basis. This needs to be on
regardless of the physical vol- whenever you are testing with an external test lung.
ume occupied by the gas in the
patient’s airways and lungs.
 Press Atm pressure (F6) to specify the atmospheric pressure,
in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), to be used in testing.
 Press Relative humidity (F5) to specify the relative humidity
(10 - 99 percent) to be used in testing.Press Flow unit (F7) to
specify the unit of flow to be used in testing. Available selec-
tions are liters per minute (L/Min), liters per second (L/S),
and milliliters per second (mL/Sec).Press Minute volume
(F6) to specify the minute volume to be used. Currently, this
volume is restricted to liters.
 Press Temperature unit (F5) to specify the temperature unit
to be used in testing. Available selections are Celsius,
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 Press Gas Mixture (F7) to specify the gas mixture used in
testing. Selections are, in sequence, Air, 02, O2/N2, and
O2/N20.
 Press External Resistance used (F6) to specify the resistance Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
level to be used in testing. Available selections are None, 5,
20, 50, 200 and 500, as these airway resistors are commer-
cially available.
 Press Resistance unit (F5) to specify the resistance unit that
QA-VTM will use. Available selections are cmH20 / l/s or
mBar / l/s. Note: Setup is for reference purposes only, should
an external airway resistor be used in the setup.Press either
"Y" or "N" in Acoustic Alarm for failed test (F6) to specify
whether or not this feature is desired.
NOTE
The default setting in Calculate
 Press either "Y" or "N" in Calculate Mass Flow (F5) to
Mass Flow is “Y”, or Yes, as specify whether or not you desire to have QA-VTM calculate
ventilator manufacturers will flow in this way.
reference their flow and volume
settings to atmospheric settings,
regardless of the physical vol-  Press MORE (F1) to advance to Setup Screen 5.
ume occupied by the gas in the
patient’s airways and lungs.

settings:
Press Noise level (F7). Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the level,
in milliliters per minute, that QA-VTM will use in testing. Press En-
ter to save. This setting sets the threshold that filters out noise that is
not desired to be incorporated in the calculations (e.g., breathing cir-
NOTE
METRON recommends that
cuit vibration noise).
noise and detect levels be set at
500 and 1000, and adjusted if  Press Detect level (F6). Use the alphanumeric keys to enter
erroneous information is being the level, in milliliters per minute, that QA-VTM will use in
included in the calculations.
testing. Press Enter to save. This setting sets the threshold for
identifying a change in flow as a “breath”.
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 Press Flow unit (F7) to specify the unit of flow to be used in
testing. Available selections are liters per minute (L/Min), li-
ters per second (L/S), and milliliters per second
 Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
 Press Pressure unit (F6) to specify the unit of pressure used Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
to be used in testing. Selections are centimeters of water
(cmH20), millibars (mBar), millimeters of mercury (mmHg),
kilopascal (kPa), and pounds per square inch (psi).
 Press Temperature unit (F5) to specify the temperature unit
to be used in testing. Available selections are Celsius, Fahr-
enheit and Kelvin.

 Press External resistance used (F7) to specify the resistance
level to be used in testing. Available selections are None, 5,
unit that QA-VTM will use in testing. Selections are, in se-
quence:
 Press Reference unit (F7) to select the gas volume reference Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
unit that QA-VTM will use in testing. Selections are, in se-
quence:
NOTE BTPS Body temperature, ambient pressure, saturated
Most ventilators are calibrated ATPX Ambient temperature, ambient pressure, actual
for BTPS and ATPX conditions. STPD Standard temperature, standard pressure, dry
Consult your ventilator opera-
tor’s manual. ATPS Ambient temperature, ambient pressure, saturated
ATPD Ambient temperature, ambient pressure, dry
NTPD Normal temperature, normal pressure, dry
 Press Operator (F6). Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
test operator’s name or other identifying data. Press Enter to
save.
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 Press Establishment (F5). Use the alphanumeric keys to en-
ter the test facility’s name or other identifying data. Press En-
ter to save.
 Press Atm pressure (F6) to specify the atmospheric pressure,
in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), to be used in testing.
Press Relative humidity (F5) to specify the relative humidity (10 - 99 percent) to be used in testing. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

Press No. of Breaths for Calculation (F7) to specify the number of
breaths to be averaged for calculating all displayed values. Available
selections are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32.
 Press Suppress Pressure Peak period (F5) to specify, in
milliseconds, the suppress pressure peak period. Available se-
lections are 10-100 milliseconds, in increments of 10mS.
Note: This setting is used to filter out the pressure spikes that
may be seen at the beginning of inspiration. This spike is not
usually clinically relevant, nor considered the Peak Inspirato-
ry Pressure.
NOTE
 Language (F7). This is factory installed. Default is English. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
 When “24 Hour” shows above
F3, the system is operating on a
12-hour time schedule. When
 Press Date (F6). Use the alphanumeric keys to set, or reset,
showing “Am/Pm” above F3, the the system date (DD/MM/YYYY). Press Enter to save.
system is operating on a 24-
hour time schedule.  Press Time (F5). Use the alphanumeric keys to set, or reset,
the system clock (HH:MM:SS). Press F3 to specify the a 12-
hour (Am/Pm) or 24-hour (24 hour) clock

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 Press Adjust O2 measurements to go to the O2 Adjustment Formatted
screen shown below.
Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
 Press QA-VTM Serial no. (F7). Use the alphanumeric keys
to enter the QA-VTM’s serial number. Press Enter to save.
 QaVtm Application SW rv XX.XX. This shows the current Formatted
software version in the QA-VTM.
 If you desire to store the parameters in QA-VTM’s flash
memory, press STORE (F1). If you do not press STORE, Formatted
the QA-VTM will function with the settings you changed un-
til the unit is powered off. Language (F7). This is factory in-
stalled. Default is English.Press Date (F6). Use the alphanu-
meric keys to set, or reset, the system date (DD/MM/YYYY).
Press Enter to save.
NOTE  Press Time (F5). Use the alphanumeric keys to set, or reset,
 When “24 Hour” shows above the system clock (HH:MM:SS). Press F3 to specify the a 12-
F3, the system is operating on a hour (Am/Pm) or 24-hour (24 hour) clock
12-hour time schedule. When
showing “Am/Pm” above F3, the
system is operating on a 24-  Press MORE (F1) to advance to Setup Screen 9.
hour time schedule.
Setup Screen 9Oxygen Adjustment Screen. This screen (above)

lists the QA-VTM software application installed in the system-
contains the following quick O2 Cell adjustment.
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 Press Flush Air (F6) when you are flushing the VTM with air
at 21% O2.
 Flush Oxygen (F5) after you have flushed the unit with 100%
O2 for a few minutes.If you desire to store the parameters in
QA-VTM’s flash memory, press STORE (F1).
Setup Screen 190. If you pressed STORE (F1) in Setup Screen 9 this
screen (above) notifies you that the parameters have been stored
in flash memory.
3.6 QA-VTM Memory
Test results for a device under test are compiled when the TAB-
ULATE (F4) is pressed in the various test screens. These can then
be managed within QA-VTM’s memory.
Pressing MEMORY (F2) in the Main Menu advances you to a se-
ries of memory screens. These enable you to store, retrieve, trans-
fer, print and delete tests and test results to and from the QA-VTM
memory. The four memory displays are:
NOTE
If you intend to store all the test
results for the equipment under
test be sure to return to the Main
Menu screen by pressing GO
BACK (F2). Press MEMORY
(F2) and, in Memory Screen 1,
press Store test in memory
(F6).
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 The F5 and F6 function keys generate new displays as confirma-
tion of an executed function or error message.
 Press GO BACK (F2) to return to the previous memory screen.
3.7 Printing Results

The printed report is prepared at the completion of testing. In each
test results screen you can select PRINT (F3). When selected the fol-
lowing screen appears:
 P-RESULT (F3). Selecting this prepares a test result for printing.

Contents of the printout depend upon the test .test.
 Print Test Header (F7). Selecting this prepares a Report Header
(see example below) for printing. The header contains identifying
information relative to the facility and operator, the device under
test, and QA-VTM’s setup configuration for the test.
 Print Test Footer (F6). Selecting this prepares a Report Footer for
printing. The footer is used for operator comments and signature.
 Form Feed (F5). Pressing this advances the page, currently being
printed, in the printer.
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3.8 Upgrading QA-VTM
Firmware
To install new firmware, use the following procedure. Note that the
QA-VTM upgrade contains two files: com[xxxx].exe, which establishes
communication between a PC computer and the QA-VTM, and;
[xxxx].a07, which is the actual QA-VTM upgrade file. NOTE:
“[xxxx]” indicates the version of the firmware
1. Prepare the QA-VTM for the software upgrade.
 Press and hold the firmware upgrade keys on the keyboard (see
left) at the same time while turning the QA-VTM ON.
 The QA-VTM display will show the following:
 The QA-VTM is ready to receive the firmware upgrade.

2. Prepare the PC for the upgrade.
 Connect an RS-232 NULL Modem cable between the PC and
the QA-VTM.
 Insert the disk that contains the QA-VTM upgrade files.
 Run com[xxxx].exe, which is a DOS program.
 The computer will then display a menu.
3. Perform the upgrade.
 Choose menu 1 SET PARAMETERS and choose new pa-
rameters or default values.
 Choose menu 2 START COMMUNICATION by pressing 2.
Enter filename [xxxx].a07 where XXXX is the version of the
firmware.
 Press ENTER () on the PC.
 Press ENTER () on the QA-VTM and the transmission will
start.
If the communication is successful, >>>>>>> appears on all lines
of the QA-VTM’s display during the file transfer (see below).
At the end of the transfer, a normal startup sequence will occur.
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4. Test to confirm the upgrade.
 Exit the DOS program and unhook the RS-232 transfer NULL
Modem cable from the QA-VTM.
 Switch the QA-VTM OFF, thenand then turn it back ON.
Verify that the new firmware version is installed while the QA-VTM
is running its start sequence. The firmware version will be displayed
in Startup Screen Menu 3.
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4. Ventilator Testing
This chapter describes procedures for conducting QA-VTM ventilator

testing. It details equipment connections, step-by-step procedures for
obtaining test measurements, and management of test results.
You should note that, in the ventilator testing mode, the QA-VTM as-
sumes that gas is being delivered from the ventilator, with an inspira-
tory/expiratory (breath) rate that is within its measurable range.
4.1 Physical Setup

and Connections
1. From the Main Menu scroll through Test Mode (F6) until the
Ventilator Test appears. Then scroll through Parameters (F5)
until Template appears.
2. Before making connections to the inlets and outlet press ZERO
(F1). This returns you to the Set Zero Screen and enables you to
adjust the Zero Flow (F5) and Zero Pressure (F6) to O.
3. Connect the Side Pport Flow-Pressure Connector, provided with

the Tubing Kit (P.N. 16250), to the ventilator inlet pressure and
flow ports. Attach the breathing circuit to the connector (see
above). If necessary, add an adapter to make the connection to
the circuit.
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4. Optional: To simulate a load during testing, attach the Test Lung
(P.N. 16240) to the outlet port at the rear of the QA-VTM (see
above).
4.2 Template Testing

1. Prepare the equipment as discussed in paragraph 4.1 above.
2. From the Main Menu press START (F4). The screen changes to
a sequential set of screens, and testing begins. (See below)
3. Test measurement results are shown on the screen. The various
units of measurement shown are as specified during Setup. The
MORE (F1) and GO BACK (F2) keys allow you to view the re-
sults for all nine template parameters.
4.You can then either print the parameter measurement results by se-
sults to memory by pressing TABULATE (F4). Printed or stored
nine template parameters.
NOTE
If you intend to store all the test
results for the equipment under
test be sure to return to the Main
Menu screen by pressing GO
BACK (F2). Press MEMORY
(F2) and, in Memory Screen 1,
press Store test in memory
(F6).
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4.3 Other Parameter
Testing
As another option, when all template parameters are not required, in-
dividual ventilator parameters can be tested. Parameter selections are:
Rate Volume Pressure Environment
Time Flow CPAP Measurements
1. Prepare the equipment as discussed in paragraph 4.1 above.
Ventilator Test appears.
Then scroll through Parameters (F5) until the desired parameter

appears. Press START (F4). The screen changes to the display
screen for the specified parameter(s), and measurements begin.
(See below)
3. Parameter measurement results are shown on the screen. The var-
ious units of measurement shown are as specified during Setup.
4. You can then either print the parameter measurement results by
selecting PRINT (F3), or store the results to memory by pressing
TABULATE (F4).
5. To reset the displayed values and restart parameter measure-
ments, press RESET (F1).
6. Press GO BACK (F2) to return to the Main Menu for selecting
other parameter measurements.
7. Parameter Test Screens
 Rate Parameter
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 Time Parameter
 Volume Parameter
 Flow Parameter
 Pressure Parameter
 CPAP Measurements Parameter
 Environment Parameter
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5. Other Testing
This chapter describes procedures for conducting other QA-VTM

testing, including leakage, pressure and flow tests. It details equip-
ment connections, step-by-step procedures for obtaining test meas-
urements, and management of test results.
5.1 Physical Setup

and Connections
1. Before making connections to the inlets and outlet press ZERO
(F1). This returns you to the Set Zero Screen and enables you to
adjust the Zero Flow (F5) and Zero Pressure (F6) to 0O.
NOTE 2. If measuring low range pressure (-40.0 to 350 mmHg) connect

Port adapters for the low and the tubing luer lock to the inlet port located to the right of the
high range pressure ports are
furnished in the Tubing Kit.
display (see above).
 3. If measuring high range pressure (0 to 5000 mmHg) connect the

High Range Pressure Connector to the inlet port located at the
center rear of the QA-VTM. Note: The pressure input connectors
on the QA-VTM are rated for pressures up to 6000 mmHg.
4. Attach the flow circuit to the ventilator input. If necessary, add an
adapter to the flow inlet to make the connection to the circuit.
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5.2 Leakage Test
Leakage Test appears. Press START (F4). The screen changes
to the Leakage Test screen, and testing begins. (See below)
2. Test measurement results are shown on the screen. The pressure

unit used in the measurements is as specified during Setup (see
Setup Screen 2). Available selections are centimeters of water
3. To reset the displayed values and restart testing, press RESET
(F1). To readjust the flow and pressure to 0O press Set Zero
(F7).
NOTE
If you intend to store all the test 4. You can then either print the test results by selecting PRINT
results for the equipment under test
be sure to return to the Main Menu (F3), or store them to memory by pressing TABULATE (F4).
screen by pressing GO BACK (F2).
Press MEMORY (F2) and, in 5. Return to the Main Menu screen by pressing GO BACK (F2). If
Memory Screen 1, press Store test you intend to store all the tests results for the equipment under
in memory (F6).
test be sure to press MEMORY (F2) and, in Memory Screen 1,
 press Store test in memory (F6).
5.3 Low Pressure Test

Pressure Test appears. Note that this is not the High Pressure
test (see paragraph 5.5 below). Then press START (F4). The
screen changes to the Pressure Test screen, and testing begins.
(See below)
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(F7).
4. You can then either print the test results by selecting PRINT (F3),
or store them to memory by pressing TABULATE (F4).
5. Return to the Main Menu screen by pressing GO BACK (F2). If
you intend to store all the tests results for the equipment under
press Store test in memory (F6).
5.4 Flow Test

Flow Test appears. Then press START (F4). The screen changes
to the Flow Test screen, and testing begins. (See below)
2. Test measurement results are shown on the screen. The unit of

flow used in the measurements is as specified during Setup (see
Setup Screen 3). Available selections are liters per minute
(L/Min), liters per second (L/S), and milliliters per second
(mL/Sec).
(F7).
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5.5 High Pressure Test

High Pressure Test appears. Then press START (F4). The
screen changes to the High Pressure Test screen, and testing be-
gins. (See below)

(F7).
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6.Testing and Maintenance Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
This chapter covers QA-VTM testing procedures for the QA-VTM, as

well as maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
WARNING!
HIGH VOLTAGES ARE CAPABLE
OF CAUSING DEATH!
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING TESTS AND CAL-
IBRATION. USE ONLY INSULATED TOOLS WHEN THE UNIT IS
PLUGGED IN, AND THE CASE HOUSING IS OFF.
6.1Required Equipment Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

Oscilloscope 4 channels.
Digital multimeter: Range 0 V and 500 V (HP34401 or similar).
Pressure reference, i.e. Drück.
6.2Testing Procedures
1. Test Measurement Board before Mounting. The ultrasonic
sensors are of slightly different characteristics, and have to be
matched before mounting in the tube.
a.Connect the board to be tested to the power in the test setup. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
b.Check voltage levels.
c.Check output from the regulators. ( +12V , +5V, -12V ).
d.Check reference voltage for the ADC Pin 51 on uC. +5V.

e.Check voltage level on U703 Pin 6. 0V +- 50mV.
50mV.
2. Load the SW into the board.
a.Turn off the power. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
b.Insert the programming card into the socket.
c.Turn on the power. Wait until all 3 LEDs on the programming
card are on.
d.Turn off power, and remove programming card.
e.Connect a scope to U501, pin 12 and check for a square pulse.
3. Test Flow Measurement Signals
a.Connect channel 1 to TP600. Check that the pulse has an ampli- Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
tude of about 10V with a pulse width of about 12.5uS.
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b.Connect channel 2 to TP703, channel 3 to TP705 and channel 4
to TP706.
c.Move the trigger point about 1ms so that the signals on chan-
nels 2-4 are visible. The signals must look like the figure in
must look like the figure in chapter 8. The signal on TP706
must be stable, and not jump back and forth to different posi-
tions.
Below are some plots of signal characteristics taken from different

places in the signal chain. The picture on the scope may be a bit un-
stable. This stems from the fact that both directions of the ultrasonic
measurement system are displayed.
f.Plot 01. This plot shows signal on TP600, transmit signal after Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
mit signal after amplification of 6 dB.
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5 s
2.00 V
5 s
.2 V DC
.5 V DC 250 MS/s
50 mV DC DC 3.64 V
.5 V AC AUTO
g.Plot 02. This plot shows receiver signal on TP700. This is typi-
cal response from an ultrasonic transducer in gas.
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.1 ms
1.00 V
.1 ms 5.75 ms
.2 V DC
.1 V DC 50 MS/s
50 mV DC DC 3.64 V
.5 V AC AUTO
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h.Plot 03. This plot shows the receiver signal after an incomplete
envelope detection. TP701 and TP702 show the same signal.
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20 s
1.00 V
20 s 848 s
.2 V DC
.1 V DC 250 MS/s
50 mV DC DC 3.64 V
.5 V AC STOPPED
i.Plot 04. This plot shows the receiver signal on TP703 after pass- Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
ing through a comparator. The signal goes to the D-flip-flop.
flop.
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20 s
1.00 V
20 s 848 s
.2 V DC
.1 V DC 250 MS/s
50 mV DC DC 3.64 V
.5 V AC STOPPED
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j.Plot 05. The plot shows the signal on TP704. This is source to
the zero level trigger.
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20 s
1.00 V
20 s 848 s
.2 V DC
.1 V DC 250 MS/s
50 mV DC DC 3.64 V
.5 V AC STOPPED
k.Plot 06. The Plot shows the signal on TP705. This is the signal
from plot 05 after the comparator. The signal goes to the
clock input on the D-flip-flop.
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20 s
1.00 V
20 s 848 s
.2 V DC
.1 V DC 250 MS/s
50 mV DC DC 3.64 V
.5 V AC STOPPED
l.Plot 07. The plot shows the inputs and the output on the D-flip-
flip-flop. Channel 2 is the data input on TP703. Channel 3 is
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put on TP703. Channel 3 is the clock signal on TP706. Chan-
nel 4 is the signal on TP706 to the counter.
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20 s
5.0 V
20 s
5.0 V
20 s
5.0 V
20 s 878 s
.5 V DC
.5 V DC 250 MS/s
.5 V DC DC 3.6 V
.5 V AC AUTO
m.Plot 08. The plot shows the transmit pulse on TP600 and re-
ceiver pulse on TP706.
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.2 ms
5.0 V
.2 ms
10.0 V
.2 ms
1 V DC
.5 V DC 25 MS/s
.5 V DC DC 3.6 V
.5 V AC AUTO
n.Plot 09. The plot is the same as plot 07, but with a different time
base. Here we can see the transmit pulse on channel 1. Chan-
nel 2 shows signal on TP703, channel 3 shows signal on
TP705 and channel 4 shows signal on TP706.
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.2 ms
5.0 V
.2 ms
5.0 V
.2 ms
5.0 V
.2 ms
10.0 V
.2 ms
1 V DC
.5 V DC 25 MS/s
.5 V DC DC 3.6 V
.5 V AC AUTO
o.Plot 10. The plot shows signals on TP600 (Transmitter) and on Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
on TP700. We can see that we get a signal on receiver im-
er immediately after the transmit signal. This is from the
switch, and is filtered away in software. After about 1 ms,
the receive signal appears. This is used to stop the counter.
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.2 ms
1.00 V
.2 ms
5.0 V
.2 ms
.5 V DC
.5 V DC 25 MS/s
.1 V DC DC 3.6 V
.5 V AC AUTO
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4. Test of Pressure Measurement Signals – Low Range
a.Let the pressure sensor input be open. Measure voltage on Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
TP800 in respect to GND. Adjust RP801 to the value on the
digital multimeter is 0.55 V.
b.Connect the pressure reference to the input. Apply 0.500 Bar.
Adjust RP800 to the value on the digital multimeter is 4.95
V.
c.Remove pressure, and check that the voltage is 0.55V. If not,
repeat step 1 to 3.
d.Apply –0.054 Bar and check that the voltage is > 0.00V.
voltage is > 0.00V.
5.Test of Pressure Measurement Signals – High Range
a.Let the pressure sensor input be open. Measure voltage on

TP801 in respect to GND. Adjust RP803 to the value on the
digital multimeter is 0.14 V.
b.Connect the pressure reference to the input. Apply 3209
cmH2O. Adjust RP802 to the value on the digital multimeter
is 3.0 V.
c.Remove pressure, and check that the voltage is 0.14V. If not,
repeat step 1 to 3.
d.Apply -136 cmH2O and check that the voltage level is > 0.00V.
the voltage level is > 0.00V.
6.Test of Temperature Measurement Signals. The Temperature
sensor needs no adjustment. To test the circuit, measure the volt-
age on TP830 with respect to GND. The correct level is: V [V] =
T [(C]/10. T is the ambient temperature measured with a good
probe.
Example: By 23 (C the voltage read in the DMM is 23 / 10 =
2.3V.
7.Test of Oxygen Measurement Signals Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
a.Measure voltage on TP860 with respect to GND.
b.Short pin 1 and 2 on J860. Adjust RP861 to the value read on
the DMM is 0.05V.
c.Remove short. Adjust RP860 to the value read on the DMM is
1.00V (in air).
d.Check and readjust if necessary.
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8. Reprogramming of Software in Measurement Board. If the
measuring processor board has lost the program or you need to
install a new program please follow this procedure.
a.Switch the QA-VTM unit off Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
b.Place the programming card into the programming connector.

Component side of programming card faces away from
measurement board.
c.Turn the QA-VTM on and wait until all three LED's on the
three LED's on the programming card are lit.
d.Switch QA-VTM off.
e.Remove the programming card and switch the unit on again.
6.3Troubleshooting Tech-
niques
1. Erroneous or Missing Flow Measurement In case of erroneous
or missing flow measurements, use the following procedures to
locate the error. All procedures assume that the QA-VTM unit
has been switched ON for about five minutes.
a.Ultrasonic sensor system errors. Check the two software cor- Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
rection LEDs, located on the left side of the top edge of the
measuring processor card. If one or both LEDs are lit, or
flashing, it indicates that the software cannot find reliable
measurement data.
b.Wrong trigger level. Locate the trigger level adjustment pot
level adjustment pot (close to the temperature sensor con-
nector) and try to adjust to a position where the LEDs are
neither flashing nor lit. Apply airflow through the QA-VTM
VTM and check out that the LED's are dark within airflow
from 0 to 160 L/M. Note that some flashing in the area 100-
100-160 l/M must be allowed. If too much activity by the
too much activity by the LED's try to adjust the pot. After
successful adjustment the unit must be recalibrated.
c.Sensor Error. Check that ultrasonic sensors and cables are not
damaged.
d.Circuit Error. Use the described test procedures to check that
the measurement logic circuit is OK.
2.Erroneous or Missing Pressure Measurement In case of wrong
wrong or missing pressure measurements, check the following
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microcontroller AD-converter ref. voltage test points.
test points.
a.Check that pin 51 on microcontroller measures 5V and is sta-
ble.
b.Check the zero and gain adjustments by measuring the voltage
on test pins described in the test procedures.
c.Check the pressure sensor by measuring the output voltage di-
rectly from the sensor while applying different pressures to
the sensor.
3.Erroneous or Missing Oxygen Measurement In case of wrong or
ment In case of wrong or missing oxygen measurements check
oxygen measurements check the following microcontroller AD-
converter ref. voltage test points.
a.Check that pin 51 on microcontroller measures 5V and is sta-

ble.
c.Check that oxygen sensor is not "burned out". If the O2 cell is
is burned out, go to the O2 sensor calibration for the re-
tion for the replacement procedure.
4.Erroneous or Missing Temperature Measurement. In case of

wrong or missing temperature readings check the following mi-
crocontroller AD-converter ref. voltage test points:
test points:
a.Check that pin 51 on microcontroller measures 5V and is

and is stable.

6.4Cleaning and Steri-

lization
Cover the inlet and outlets when not in use. To avoid contamination
of the unit, METRON recommends a filter.
The outside of the QA-VTM may be cleaned with warm soapy water,
isopropyl alcohol, or a weak bleach solution.
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6.5O2 Fuel Cell Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
Replacement
The O2 fuel cell should be replaced during the annual calibration.

Failure to do so will result in incorrect values of O2 measurement.
CAUTION!
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY RE-

PLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT
TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF
USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S IN-
STRUCTIONS.
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7.6. CaliALIBRATINGbrating QA-VTM
This chapter contains procedures for calibrating QA-VTM. When

performing calibrations on the QA-VTM be very careful so that you
do not press the wrong buttons and corrupt the calibration of other
modes.
QA-VTM’s calibration menu is protected by password. To enter the
menu, go to Main Menu screen and press F3 two times. Then, press
F6 and enter the password 1001. This lets the user into the calibration
menu. Press MORE or GO BACK to select the parameter to cali-
brate. Each of these parameters has three options:
 Zero Adjustment. Press this to enter a zero value. Example: Zero
flow.
 Reference Value. Enter the reference value that you want to ap-
ply. Example: 1000 1/10ml/s = 100 ml/s.
 Gain Adjustment. Enter the reference value into the calculations Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
on the measurement board.
Gain Adjustment. Enter the reference value into the calculations on the measurement board. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
WARNING!
HIGH VOLTAGES ARE CAPABLE
OF CAUSING DEATH!
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING TESTS AND CAL-
IBRATION. USE ONLY INSULATED TOOLS WHEN THE UNIT IS
PLUGGED IN, AND THE CASE HOUSING IS OFF.
6.1 Required Equipment Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

 Oscilloscope 4 channels.
 Digital multimeter: Range 0 V and 500 V (HP34401 or similar).
 Pressure reference, i.e. Drück.
U
S
7.16.2 FFlow Calibration
E Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
1. Enter the Calibration Menu Screen.
E
2. Press MORE (F1) or GO BACK (F2)Xuntil you are at the correct
T
parameter. (FLOW) R
E
3. Close the flow inlet with a finger, so that
M
the airflow through the
sensor tube is zero. E
C
A
U
T
I
O
N
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W
H
E
N
P
4. Press F7 to set zero level.
5. Apply a known airflow between 60 and 90 l/m through the tube.
Enter this value as the reference value by pressing F6, dial the
numbers representing the value and end with the enter key.
(10000 ml/10/s = 60 l/m).
6. When your calibrated airflow is steady at this level, press F5 to
calibrate the unit.
7. After successful calibration, restart QA-VTM by switching the
unit off and then on. Check/adjust zero level and make measure-
ments according to the following table. Fill in the QA-VTM read-
ings in the measurement protocol.
Flow sensor
Reference Measured value Tolerance
0 L/M 0.0 0 – 160 L/M +/- 32 % of full s
calereading
10 L/M 9.5
50 L/M 49.7
100 L/M 100.8
150 L/M 151.5
7.26.3 Low Range Pressure Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

Calibration
2. Press MORE (F1) or GO BACK (F2) until you are at the correct
parameter. (PRESSURE)
3. Let pressure inlet be open.
5. Apply a reference pressure of . Example 5000 mmBarH2O. Enter Formatted
this value as the reference value by pressing F6, dial the numbers
representing the value and end with the enter key.
6. When your calibrated pressure is steady at this level, press F5 to
calibrate the unit.
7. After a successful calibration, restart the QA-VTM by switching
the unit off and then on. Check/adjust zero level and make meas-
urements according to the following table and fill in the QA-
VTM readings in the measurement protocol.
Pressure sensor: Low Range
6-2
-54 mBar -54.0 -54 – 500 mBar +/- 1 % of full
scalereading
0 mBar 0.0
100 mBar 100.0
250 mBar 250.0
500 mBar 500.0
7.36.4 High Range Pressure Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

Calibration
parameter. (HIGHPRES) Formatted
3. Let high-pressure inlet be open.
5. Apply a reference pressure. Exampl ofe 235000cmmmHgH2O. Formatted
Enter this value as the reference value by pressing F6, dial the
6. When your calibrated pressure is steady at this level, press F5 to
calibrate the unit.
the unit off and then on. Make measurements according to the
following table and fill in the QA-VTM readings in the measure-
ment protocol.
Pressure sensor: High Range
-136 cmH2O -136 -136 – 5443 cmH2O +/- 1 % of full
scalerange
0 cmH2O 0
2000 cmH2O 2001
3500 cmH2O 3499
7.46.5 Temperature Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

Calibration
Note parameter. (TEMP)
The temperature sensor is
located inside the flow tube. It 3. For temperature, the zero level is not adjustable. This is NOT to
may be a bit higher temperature be adjusted.
inside the tube. Because of this,
we recommend that you apply
aan airflow through the tube and
4. Measure the temperature with a reference instrument.
measure the temperature at the
tube outlet. 5. Enter this value as the reference value by pressing F6, dial the
6-3
6. When your calibrated temperature is steady, press F5 to calibrate
the unit.
7. Press F5 to enter to calibrate the unit.
ment protocol.
Temperature sensor
22.8 ºC 22.7 ºC 10-50 ºC +/- 21 % of full scaledegree
*The temperature sensor has been calibrated for the value shown above.
No further measuring points are provided. Stability of reading has been
verified by repeated measurements.
7.56.6 Oxygen Calibration Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

1. If 1 year or more has passed since the last replacement of the O2
sensor, it must be replaced. (The O2 fuel cell must be replaced
annually.) If the O2 cell is not due for replacement go to step 2.
a. a. Unplug the connector from the back of the O2 fuel cell. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
b.
Formatted
b. Unscrew fuel cell from the manifold and dispose of it.
a. Remove new fuel cell from it packaging. Verify presence of
gasket and screw it into place. (**CAUTION** DO NOT
CROSS THREAD OR OVER TIGHTEN.)
c. d.
b.d. Reconnect fuel cell cable. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
1.2. Enter the Calibration Menu Screen.

2.3. Press MORE (F1) or GO BACK (F2) until you are at the cor-
rect parameter. (O2)
3.4. For oxygen the zero level is not to be adjusted. (If this is incor-
rect, the output of the sensor J860 P1 has to be shorted and the
zero level set.)
4.5. Set reference to 21% in normal air. Enter this value as the refer-
ence value by pressing F6, dial the numbers representing the val-
ue and end with the enter key.
5.6. Press F5 to calibrate the unit.
6.7. After a successful calibration, restart the QA-VTM by switching
ment protocol.
6-4
Oxygen sensor
0 % Sensor exposed 0.0 0-100 % O2 +/- 5 % of full
to 100% N scalereading
21 % Sensor ex- 21.0
posed to air
*The measuring circuit has been tested with a 0V input Voltage and a 0%
reading has been verified in the display instead of use of Nitrogen
7.66.7 Set time and date Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

To set time and date, enter the Setup Menu. Press MORE (F1) or
GO BACK (F2) until you reach Setup Screen 8.
 Press Date (F6). Use the alphanumeric keys to set, or reset, the
NOTE system date (DD/MM/YYYY). Do not use separator characters.
 When “24 Hour” shows above Press Enter to save.
12-hour time schedule. When  Press Time (F5). Use the alphanumeric keys to set, or reset, the
showing “AMm/PmM” above
system clock (HH:MM:SS). Do not use separator characters.
24-hour time schedule. Press F3 to specify a 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour (24 hour)
clock.
6-5
6-6
8.7. Component Functions and Parts Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
This chapter provides a detailed description of the functions of the

main components of the QA-VTM, as well as a parts list for cross ref-
erencecross-reference.
The QA-VTM consists of two printed boards; processor and keypad
board in front of the cabinet and the measuring processor board in the
bottom of the cabinet. In addition the QA-VTM consist of a flow
measuring tube fitted with ultrasonic sensors, temperature and oxygen
sensors, and a power supply.
1.17.1 Flow Measurement Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

The flow sensor analog circuit consists of a transmitter, direction con-
trol and receiver with trigger. The transmitter consists of U600, with
surrounding components. This circuit receives a pulse from the micro
controller, and amplifies this 6 dB. The gain is set by R601 and R602.
The capacitors C602 and C603 remove noise.
The signal from the transmitter is fed to direction control, which con-
sists of a dual SPDT switch, U601. It is connected so that the transmit
signal is fed to one transducer, and the signal received from the other
transducer is fed to the receiver. The direction is set by the level of
pins 1 and 10 on U601. From the switch, the signal is fed tofed to and
from the ultrasonic transducers, via connectors J600 and J601.
The receiver consists of multiple amplifiers, a filter and an analog-to-
digital converter. The signal is fed to U700, an amplifier with imped-
ance matching to transducer with C702 and R700. C703 and R701
acts as a high pass filter to remove low frequency noise. R702 and
R703 set gain in this amplifier. In this case it is 31 dB. On the output
of this amplifier, a new high pass filter removed more noise. After this
filter the signal is split up in two parts.
In one part, the level detector, the signal is fed in to U701-A. This is a
dual op-amp. This is a pure amplifier, where gain is set by R705,
R706 and R707. After this amplifier are the two diodes D700 and
D701. This is a amplitude limiter. D702, together with C707 and
R708, forms an envelope detector. In this circuit the 40 kHz signal
from the transducer is removed, and the envelope is fed through.
The signal is fed to U701-B which acts as a buffer amplifier. The gain
is set by R709 and R710. D703 and D704 are limiting diodes.
From here the signal enters a second order, low pass filter around
U702-A. This filters away the rest of the 40 kHz signal. The filter is
not active, but acts as a buffer without filtering. The envelope is fed to
U702-B, This is arranged as a comparator, and acts as a level trigger.
The reference level is set by R716 and R717. In this case, it is set to
7-1
about 4 V. R714 and R715 give the circuit some hysteresis to avoid
switching on noise. D705 and D706 are limiter diodes.
The signal from U702-B is now a square pulse, and is fed to the data
input on U704. This is a D-flip-flop. In this circuit the signal is syn-
chronized with the zero crossings from the receiver transducer.
The other part of the receiver input signal goes to the zero detector.
The signal is fed U703-A, and is amplified. R719 and R720 set gain.
D707 and D708 are limiting diodes.
From here the signal is fed to U703-B, which is used as a comparator.
R724 and R725 set the reference level. This is a few mV. R722 and
R723 gives the comparator some hysteresis. D709 and D710 are lim-
iting diodes.
The signal is now a square pulse, with a frequency of about 40kHz,
and is fed to the clock input U704.
U704 is a D flip-flop. The data input comes from the level detector,
and the clock input from the zero detector. In addition to this, a nega-
tive pulse from the microcontroller, CLEAR, to the reset input, is
used to reset the output before the start of the measurement cycle. The
output on the D-flip-flop is set by the data input, and synchronized by
the clock input.
The digital signal goes to U705, an AND gate. The other input to the
AND gate is the enable signal (REC_EN) from the microcontroller.
This enable signal must be logic H to stop the counter in the digital
part of the flow sensor. Enable is set high just before the received sig-
nal enters the gate. This to eliminateprevent noise from stopping the
counter.
The flow sensor digital part is measuring the time, from sending a
pulse on the transmitter to the moment the received pulse is detected.
It consists of a 4 bit counter, U500, with surrounding circuits. U500 is
clocked by an oscillator, with clock frequency of 32 MHz. U502 is a
quad SR-latch, that is used to convert pulses to levels. U501 is a 4 bit
counter, that is used to stretch the pulse from the 32 MHz clock, so
that the pulse width is long enough so that the microcontroller can de-
tect it. The time delay between transmitting a pulse, and receiving the
pulse, is about 0.8 to 1.0 ms. With the 32 MHz clock, we will need 15
bits resolution. U500 represents the four least significant bits. The
eleven most significant bits are handled by the microcontroller.
Before each measurement sequence, the counters are initialized,
U500 is cleared, and U502-A set high. This leads to that ENP on
U500 is high, U502-B is reset, which leads to that ENT on U500 goes
high. The init pulse comes from the microcontroller. The microcon-
troller then sends out a pulse T (Transmit pulse). This goes to the
transmitter and counter. This then goes to the reset input on U502-B,
7-2
and sets this high. The output goes high, and will stay high. This is fed
to ENT on U500, and the counter starts.
When U500 has counted to 0F Hex (1111), the RCO (overflow/carry)
signal activates. This pulse is too short for the microcontroller to de-
tect it. It is fed to U501. RCO is inverted in U503-A, and is used to
clear U501. The RCO signal is inverted twice, because of timing, and
fed to the set input U502-C. The output of this goes high and is fed to
the microcontroller. At the same time, the signal from the output of
U502-C is fed to the ENT and ENP on U501, and starts the counter.
When the counter has counted to 04 Hex (0100), the QC output on
U501 goes high. This is sent to the reset input of U502-C and the out-
put goes high, and stops U501. The signal to the microcontroller goes
high. At this moment, the microcontroller has a long enough pulse to
be detected. This happens each time U500 outputs a RCO pulse.
The time from pulse T is sent ,sent, and to pulse R (received pulse) is
received is in a time interval decided by the physical dimensions of
the sensor tube and the measurement. This means that we have a min-
imum time delay. Before this minimum time runs out, it will not be
possible to stop the counter. This is done by using the AND gate
U705-A. Input to this gate is pulse R, and the enable signal REC_EN.
This enable signal is set HIGH, just before the minimum time has
elapsed. The clear signal into D flip-flop (U705) is set just before
REC_EN goes HIGH.
When pulse R comes to the reset input on U502-A, the output goes
HIGH, and ENP on U500 goes HIGH and stops the counter. At the
same time, the signal goes to the microcontroller and tells it that the
sequence is over. The microcontroller reads the four bits from the
counter. Together with the eleven bits from the internal counter, it has
a binary number representing the time delay from sending a pulse to
the pulse is received. The measurement is done in both directions. In
this way, we get a time difference, which is used to calculate flow.
The measurement is repeated each 5 ms.
8.27.2 Pressure measurement Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

The pressure is measured by two pressure sensors. These are
Motorola, MPX2200DP/MPX2200GP, and MPX2700DP
/MPX2700GP. These are differential pressure sensors. The pressure
is measured relative to the ambient pressure. The pressure is convert-
ed to a electrical DC signal in the pressure sensor MT800. The level
is about 0-40 mV. This signal is fed to a quad op-amp U800. The sig-
nal is amplified in two steps. The gain is adjustable with RP800, and
the offset is adjustable with U800-D, RP801. The level out of the am-
plifier is in the 0-5 V range. To suppress noise, a 100 nF capacitor is
mounted on the back if R807. This forms a low pass filter.
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8.37.3 Temperature measurement Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
To monitor temperature, the sensor LM35 is used. This sensor outputs
a voltage level proportional to the Celsius scale. 0 degrees C gives 0
mV output, and 50 degrees C gives 500 mV output. LM35 is connect-
ed to the board by a three-wire cable connected to J830. The signal is
fed to aan amplifier, with a gain of 20 dB. This is done in U830, with
surrounding circuits. From the amplifier, the signal goes to the ADC
on the microcontroller. The level is in the 0-5 V range.
8.47.4 Oxygen measurement Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

To monitor the oxygen contents in the air, an oxygen sensor is imple-
mented. This sensor is connected to the board by a cable to J860. The
cable is a two-wire with screen connected to ground on the board. The
signal is fed to a two-step amplifier in U860. The gain is adjustable
with RP860, and adjustable offset with U860-D and RP861. To sup-
press noise, a capacitor of 100 nF is used in place of R870. After the
amplifier, the signal is fed to the ADC on the microcontroller. The
level is in the 0-5 V range.
8.57.5 System Overview Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

The QA-VTM consists of three different modules inside the cabinet:
(1) the processor and keypad board in the front of the cabinet; (2) the
measuring processor board, located on the left side of the cabinet bot-
tom, and; (3) the power supply, located on the right side of the cabinet
bottom. Also inside the cabinet is the QA-VTM flow measurement
tube, with ultrasonic piezo sensors for flow measurement, temperature
sensor and oxygen sensor.
1. Measuring Processor Board
The measuring processor board isboard is controlled by
Motorola MC68HC16Z1. This is a 16-bit controller with inte-
grated timer, serial I/O, digital I/O and an ADC. The microcon-
troller does not have any internal memory.
Memory is implemented as 256 kb RAM data memory, 256 kb
Flash program memory, and 256 kb Flash for storage of calibra-
tion constants.
The microcontroller outputs a positive transmitter pulse through
port G <4>. The pulse is a square pulse with a width of 12.5 uS.
This pulse is repeated with an interval of 5 mS. Before each cy-
cle, a pulse on port G initiates the counter. The level of the direc-
tion output on port G controls the direction of measurement. Each
measurement cycle is terminated by a pulse on the IRQ 1 input on
the controller. The receiver circuit is controlled and initiated by a
Clear on port C and REC_EN on port G.
7-4
The internal timer/counter is used, together with the external tim-
er/counter, to measure the time delay between transmitting and
receiving a pulse through the flow tube. The time delay is repre-
sented by a 15-bit binary number, where the internal tim-
er/counter counts the eleven most significant bits, and the exter-
nal timer/counter counts the four least significant bits. After each
measurement sequence is complete, the four bits form the exter-
nal counter is transferred to the micro controller through port G
[0.3].
The on-chip ADC is used for measurement of pressure, tempera-
ture and oxygen level in the air passing through the unit. The ana-
log DC levels from pressure, temperature and oxygen are fed into
AN <2..0> on the ADC. The ADC has a 5.0 V reference on VRH
and GND on VRL.
Communication with the front processor board is done by the
synchronous serial interface SPI. The SPI bus consists of four
signals: MISO, MOSI, SCK and SS. The front CPU acts as mas-
ter, and the measurement board is slave.
A Motorola HC 16 microcontroller controls the measuring pro-
cessor board. The board has 256 Kb of Ram and 512 Kb of Flash
ROM used for software and calibration data.
The processor board calculates the following parameters and pre-
sents the data for the main processor, 100 times per second.
 Airflow in 1/10 ml/S.
 High range pressure in cmH2O.
 Low range pressure in mmH2O.
 O2 level in 1/10 %.
 Temperature in 1/10 Degrees C.
2. Main Processor Board
The processor system is divided into five function blocks: (1)
CPU; (2) memory; (3) display and printer interface; (4) serial and
keypad interface, and; (5) keypad. The CPU and keypad board
are located behind the front panel. The unit comprises a proces-
sor system, a display, control components and a software con-
trolled SIP port for communication with the measuring sensor
board. The processor controls the measurement process in the
QA-VTM. Measured values are transferred digitally from the
measurement board before the data stream is processed and dis-
played by the processor board.
a. The CPU comprises a Motorola 68HC11 operating at 8
MHz, which gives a BUS frequency of 2 MHz. The UART
in µP is used only during boot-up. A Maxim µP supervisory
7-5
circuit, with a 4.65 volt reset, is used to monitor the 12 Volt
power, and ensure battery power to RAM when the unit is
switched off. U1080 and DS2404 are timer circuits. These
provide the system with real time clock and calendar infor-
mation. U1160 is an address decoder. U1120 is an address
latch for the multiplex address bus. µP has a 64 KB address
range, and U1130, together with U1150, are used as a bank-
switch to address the process circuit's RAM and flash-ROM.
b. The memory component comprises 128 KB RAM, and either
a 28F200 or a 28F400 Flash-ROM for storing programs.
The CPU module is programmable, and may be repro-
grammed with new software supplied by Metron. Transis-
tors in the memory circuit are used to supply the flash-ROM
with a 12 volt programming voltage.
c. The printer and display interface comprises PD71055, PIO
that is used to write to display and to the Centronics output.
Data to Centronics goes via LS05, which has an open col-
lector output. A strobe pulse to the Centronics port is estab-
lished through U1410.
d. Keypad scanning and the RS-232 interface are established by
U1300, DUART. The keypad is a standard keypad matrix.
U1310, MAX238 is an RS-232 transmitter/receiver between
DUART and the RS-232 port.
3. Power Supply. The measuring processor board and the main
processor board are both supplied from the same power supply.
The power supply has the following electrical characteristics.
Output Voltage Minimum load Maximum Load Peak Load
+5 V 0.4 A 4A 7A
+15 V 0.2 A 2A 3A
-15 V 0A 0.5 A 1A
Please note that both the measuring processor board and the main
processor uses 5V, +12 V and -12V, and that the +15V and -15V
voltages are only used as input for the +12V and -12 V regula-
tors, located on the measuring processor board.
8.67.6 Component Parts Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

PART DESCRIPTION QTY. COMPS.
NAME/NO.
2N7002 2N7002 N CHANNEL MOSFET SOT23 1 Q300
32.768kHz 32.768kHz X-TAL 1 Y200
4043 QUAD TRI STATE LATCHES SO16 1 U502
74AC161 4-BIT COUNTER BINARY DIRECT 2 U500-501
7-6
NAME/NO.
1620004 HEX INVERTERS SO14 1 U503
1620008 QUAD 2 INPUT AND GATE SO14 1 U705
1620074 DUAL D-TYPE FLIP-FLOPS SO14 1 U704
7812 POS. 12V REG. TO220 2 REG100-101
7912 NEG. 12V REG. TO220 1 REG1
ADM202E RS232 DRIVER/RECEIVER SO16 1 U400
AM29F010 FLASH EPROM 128Kx8 4 U300-303
BAS16 SWITCHING DIODE SOT23 19 D700-710, D800-803, D830-831,
D860-861
C100nF 0805 100nF 10% 0805 64 C103-104, C202-209, C300-305,
C400-404, C500-503, C600-601,
C604, C700-701, C705-706, C708-
709, C712-717, C722-723, C800-801,
C803, C805-809, C811-812, C814-
817, C830-832, C860-864
C100pF 0805 100pF 10% 0805 2 C602-603
C1nF 0805 1nF 10% 0805 5 C703-704, C711, C802, C810
C22pF-0805 22pF 10% 0805 2 C200-201
C330pF- 330pF 10% 0805 1 C702
0805
1561 33uF 16V TANTAL 7343 12 C100-102, C105-111, C804, C813
C470pF- 470pF 10% 0805 5 C710, C718-721
0805
C47pF-0805 47pF 10% 0805 2 C504, C707
CON FRICTION LOCK MOLEX 6410 1X3 2 J830, J860
MOL6410
3MS
CON1MS SOLDER TAIL 1x1 MALE STRAIGHT 4 TP100-103
CON3.96FRI FRICTION LOCK HEADER 3.96 1X6 2 J102-103
CTLH1X6
MS
CONBOXH2 BOXHEADER 2x5 MALE 1 J101
X5MS
CONBOXH2 BOXHEADER 2x8 MALE 1 J104
X8MS
CONSMB- SMB COAX ANGLE 2 J600-601
COAXMA
CON- SOLDER TAIL 2x20 MALE STRAIGHT 1 J100
STIFTL2X20
MS 2mm
DSS306- EMI-FILTER 100V/6A 3 FL100-102
91FZ103N10
0
7-7
NAME/NO.
HM628128B HM628128BLT-7 2 U304-305
LT-7
LM4040 5V REFERENCE LM4040 CIM3-5.0 3 Z100-101, Z200
CIM3-5.0
LS S269 LED SOT23 3 D100, D200-201
MAX394CW QUAD ANALOG SWTCH SPDT SO20-30 1 U601
P
1670025 MC68HC16Z1CF16 QFP132 0.635mm 1 U200
MPX2700DP PRESSURE SENSOR 2 MT800-801
POT- POTMETER BI 25P 10K 1 RP700
BI25P10K
POTMUL- POTMETER MULTITURN 10K 6 RP800-803, RP860-861, R100K-0805
TI10K
100K 1% 100K 1% 0.1W 08056 6R70 R703, R816, R838, R863-864, R878
0.1W 0805 3,
R816
,
R838
,
R863
-864,
R878
R100R-0805 100R 1% 0.1W 0805 2 R814, R828
R10K-0805 10K 1% 0.1W 0805 63 R202-220, R222-234, R600-603,
R713, R718, R721, R726, R728,
R732, R803-806, R808, R815, R820-
823, R829, R834-836, R862, R865-
868, R871, R877
R10M-0805 10M 1% 0.1W 0805 1 R201
R1K-0805 1K 1% 0.1W 0805 15 R221, R235-236, R734-743, R800,
R817
R1M-0805 1M 1% 0.1W 0805 1 R708
R20K-0805 20K 1% 0.1W 0805 2 R729, R731
R240R-0805 240R 1% 0.1W 0805 1 R500
R2K-0805 2K 1% 0.1W 0805 6 R100-105
R2K7-0805 2K7 1% 0.1W 0805 2 R702, R705
R330K-0805 330K 1% 0.1W 0805 1 R200
R33K-0805 33K 1% 0.1W 0805 2 R711-712
R390K-0805 390K 1% 0.1W 0805 1 R723
R3K9-0805 3K9 1% 0.1W 0805 2 R700, R717
R470R-0805 470R 1% 0.1W 0805 4 R716, R727, R730, R733
R47K-0805 47K 1% 0.1W 0805 28 R701, R704, R706-707, R709-710,
R715, R720, R724-725, R801-802,
R807, R809-810, R818, R824-825,
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NAME/NO.
R831, R833, R837, R839, R860-861,
R869-870, R872-873
R4K7-0805 4K7 1% 0.1W 0805 5 R714, R719, R722, R830, R832
R560R-0805 560R 1% 0.1W 0805 1 R300
RNC-0805 NC 1% 0.1W 0805 9 R811-813, R819, R826-827, R874-
876
SCO-060 OSCILLATOR 1 Y500
SWITCH SWITCH 12x12mm 1 SW200
12x12mm
1620110 OPAMP TL071 SO8 3 U600, U700, U830
1620072 DUAL OPAMP TL072 SO8 4 U701-703, U706
TL074 QUAD OPAMP TL074 SO14 3 U800-801, U860
TP SOLDER TAIL 1x1 MALE STRAIGHT 12 TP600, TP700-706, TP800-801,
TP830, TP860
7.4 Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
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Appendix A - Menu Maps
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
Appendix B - Schematics
Top Level ...................................................................................................................... B-2
Microprocessor System .................................................................................................. B-3
Microcontroller .............................................................................................................. B-4
Memory .......................................................................................................................... B-5
Serial Interface ............................................................................................................... B-6
Flow Sensor .................................................................................................................... B-7
Flow Sensor: Digital ....................................................................................................... B-8
Flow Sensor: Transmitter and Direction Control ........................................................... B-9
Flow Sensor: Receiver and Trigger .............................................................................. B-10
Pressure, Temperature and Oxygen Sensor .................................................................. B-11
Assembly Drawing: Top Side....................................................................................... B-12
Assembly Drawing: Bottom Side ................................................................................. B-13
B-1
B-2
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From: (name) Phone:

Address: Fax:
E-mail:
Date:
Error Report
Product: Version: Serial no.:
Description of the situation prior to the error:
Description of the error:
(METRON AS internally)
Comments:
Received date: Correction date: Ref No. Critical Normal Minor
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USA FRANCE NORWAY
Fax: (+1) 616 454-3350 Fax: (+33) 1 6078 6839 Fax: (+47) 7391 7009
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(name)
Address: Fax:
E-mail:
Date:
Improvement Suggestion
Product: Version:
Description of the suggested improvement:
(METRON AS internally)
Comments:
Received date: Correction date: Ref No. Critical Normal Minor
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QA-VTM Ventilator Testing System

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1-1

2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 2-1

3. OPERATING QA-VTM .............................................................................................................. 3-1

4. VENTILATOR TESTING .......................................................................................................... 4-1

5. OTHER TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 5-1

6. CALIBRATING QA-VTM ......................................................................................................... 6-1

7. COMPONENT FUNCTIONS AND PARTS ............................................................................. 7-1

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1-1

2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 2-1

3. OPERATING QA-VTM .............................................................................................................. 3-1

4. VENTILATOR TESTING .......................................................................................................... 4-1

5. OTHER TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 5-1

6. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................. 6-1

7. CALIBRATING QA-VTM ......................................................................................................... 7-1

8. COMPONENT FUNCTIONS AND PARTS ............................................................................. 8-1

APPENDIX A – MENU MAPS ...................................................................................................... A-1

APPENDIX B – SCHEMATICS ..................................................................................................... B-1

APPENDIX C – ERROR REPORT FORM ................................................................................... C-1

APPENDIX D – IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTION FORM ........................................................ D-1

This chapter describes the METRON QA-VTM Ventilator Testing

1 Specifications may be subject to change without notice.

3. Measurement/Calculation Accuracy (without test lung).

1.3 General Information

Data Input/Outputs (2): Parallel printer-port (1): Bi-directional 25 pin, Centronics

This chapter explains unpacking, receipt inspection and claims, and

2.1 Receipt, Inspection

If PRO-Soft QA-VTM is being used, attach an RS-232C (null mo-

2.4 PRO-Soft QA-VTM

This chapter explains QA-VTM’s operating controls, switches and

3.1 Control Switches

1. Key Pad 11 alphanumeric keys used to enter information.

Delete: Prior to saving, deletes the last charac-

Enter: Saves data in field that was entered by

Only used for firmware upgrades.

2. Function Keys F1-F4 are used to select the functions shown in

6. Power Switch Power switch turns power ON and OFF. Mains

3.2 QA-VTM’s Controls

3.3 QA-VTM Startup

3.4 QA-VTM Main Menu

This screen (see above) contains the following settings:

3.5 Configuring QA-VTM

Setup Screen 1. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

Setup Screen 2. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

 Press MORE (F1) to advance to Setup Screen 3.Press Pres-

Setup Screen 3. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

Setup Screen 4. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

Setup Screen 5. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

Setup Screen 6. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

Setup Screen 7. This screen (above) contains the following settings:

Setup Screen 9Oxygen Adjustment Screen. This screen (above)

3.7 Printing Results

 P-RESULT (F3). Selecting this prepares a test result for printing.

 The QA-VTM is ready to receive the firmware upgrade.

At the end of the transfer, a normal startup sequence will occur.

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